Part Time Project Manager – Jewell (Jewish Community Wellness Space)
ABOUT THE ORGANISATION AND THE ROLE
JEWELL is an initiative dedicated to promoting holistic wellbeing and resilience within the Cape Town Jewish Community. Through events, a network of wellness practitioners, and innovative programming, JEWELL fosters connection, healing, and growth for individuals and families.
They are seeking a dynamic, organised Project Manager to oversee and implement key aspects of JEWELL’s work, including project planning, event management, communications, digital content creation, and stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate is tech-savvy, detail-oriented, and passionate about wellness, Jewish values, and community development.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Project Management & Strategy
- Coordinate projects from initiation to completion, ensuring milestones and deliverables are met.
- Track timelines, budgets, and outcomes across multiple initiatives.
- Support strategic planning and align operations with JEWELL’s mission.
- Brainstorm ideas for wellness programming, campaigns, and partnerships.
2. Event Management
- Plan and manage in-person and online JEWELL events.
- Oversee event logistics, including liaising with venues, vendors, and speakers.
- Manage event marketing, registration, communications, and post-event follow-ups.
3. Communications & Community Engagement
- Maintain and update the JEWELL website (Wix), social media channels, and database.
- Create and schedule digital content using Canva and Google tools.
- Profile practitioners and publish event write-ups in community publications.
- Launch and manage LinkedIn, WhatsApp groups, and newsletters.
4. Community Building & Research
- Support relationship-building with community stakeholders and wellness practitioners.
- Research and recruit potential JEWELL Network practitioners.
5. Fundraising & Reporting
- Assist with grant applications, donor reporting, and funding proposals.
- Track programme outcomes and prepare internal reports for stakeholders.
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
The ideal applicant will have the following competencies:
1. Work experience and industry exposure
- Proven experience in project coordination, event planning, and community engagement.
- Proficiency in Canva, Google Workspace, and Excel/Google Sheets.
- Experience managing social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram.
- Familiarity with Wix website editing (advantageous).
- Experience in wellness, non-profit, or community-based programming (advantageous).
2. Strong Communication and Interpersonal skills
- Strong writing, editing, and storytelling abilities.
- Ability to create engaging digital content for diverse audiences.
- Skilled in building relationships with stakeholders and community members.
- Understanding of Jewish community values and culture.
3. Excellent Administration and Organisational Skills
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to track timelines, budgets, and outcomes across multiple initiatives.
- Capable of managing multiple priorities and working independently.
4. General
- Self-motivated, creative, and adaptable.
- Experience using Canva for branded graphics and marketing materials.
- Knowledge of email marketing tools and content scheduling platforms.
- Willingness to learn new skills and work flexibly, including evenings/weekends when needed.
Interested?
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Closing date for applications: 8 August 2025
If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of submitting your application, kindly consider your application to have been unsuccessful
Job Features
| Job Category | Health & Wellness, Project Management |
| Location: | Cape Town Hybrid: office and WFH |
| Reporting to: | Director |
| Nature of contract: | Part-time, permanent |
| Hours of work: | Part-time (10–12 hours per week, with occasional evening/weekend events) |
| Salary range: | R12 000 -15 000/month |
| Closing date for applications: | 8 August 2025 |
| Interested? | Click on the APPLY NOW / DOWNLOAD APPLICATION button above. |